Italy · yacht charter
Sicily.
Cruising from Palermo and Taormina, with passages to the Aeolian islands.
Overview
What to expect.
Sicily is a longer-cruise destination: the Aeolian islands off the northern coast, the Egadi archipelago to the west, and the Tyrrhenian routing toward Sardinia all sit within range. Embarkation runs from Palermo, Taormina or Milazzo depending on the itinerary.
Fleet
Yachts currently open in Sicily.
Available on request
The current selection for Sicily is shared privately on request. Speak to a yacht advisor for a curated shortlist.
Season
When to cruise.
- Best months
- May to September
- Prevailing winds
- Maestrale · light afternoon breeze
- Typical base ports
- Porto Cervo · Naples · Portofino
Late May through September. The Amalfi Coast and Capri are at their best in June and September; Sardinia and the Costa Smeralda peak through August.
Ports
Marinas and anchorages.
Palermo
The principal northern embarkation. Used for the Aeolian routing.
Taormina
The eastern-coast harbour. Mount Etna routing and the Strait of Messina.
Frequently asked
Practical questions.
- When is the cruising season in Sicily?
- May through October. The Aeolian islands are at their best from June through September; the western coast is reliable throughout the window.
- Where do charters depart from?
- Palermo, Taormina and Milazzo for the Aeolian route. The choice depends on the itinerary’s starting point.
- How long is a typical charter from Sicily?
- Seven to ten nights across the Sicilian coast and the Aeolian Islands. Longer weeks extend to Malta or the Egadi Islands on the western side.
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Field notes
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